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There’s nothing like getting a good old Christmas kiss under the mistletoe – and it looks like Miranda Hart and David Tennant most certainly got that memo in these first-look snaps for Miranda Does Christmas.

But of course, this kiss really seems to be stealing the limelight from the star-studded line-up.

I’m mean look at that smooch!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Picture: PA)

The former Doctor Who actor is also sporting a rare look in the form of red locks for his new fantasy drama series Good Omens.

Besides the snog, Miranda chats to her guest – don’t worry she didn’t ignore them! – and pretty much spreads the festive joy to unsuspecting shoppers and rewards the good deeds of oblivious members of the audience.

This one-off show also sees the former Call The Midwife star play matchmaker for two singletons with the help of her celebrity friends.

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Miranda Hart Does Christmas airs on Wednesday December 27 at 9pm on Channel 4.

What's on TV over the Christmas and New Year period?

Christmas Eve

Mary, Mel and Sue's Big Christmas Thank You

The holy trinity of The Great British Bake Off - Mary Berry, Mel Giedoryc and Sue Perkins - reunite for a festive programme which sees them put on a Christmas dinner for a community centre in South Wales.

Airs Christmas Eve, 7pm, BBC One

The Yorkshire Vet At Christmas

(Picture: Channel 5)

Who doesn't love heartwarming tales about animals at Christmas? We're hoping for plenty of furry friends to bring some Christmas cheer as the vet helps through the cold weather.

Airs Christmas Eve, 8pm, Channel 5

Christmas Chase: Celebrity Special

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Patti Clare, Matt Richardson, Kirsty Wark and Jimmy Osmond take on Chasers The Barrister, The Sinnerman, The Vixen, The Governess and The Beast in a Dickensian-themed festive edition of the popular game show.

Airs Christmas Eve, 5.50pm, ITV

Ratburger

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David Walliams and Sheridan Smith star in this oddball comedy about a girl called Zoe who befriends a dancing rat. Walliams plays Zoe's absentee father with Smith playing her wicked stepmother. Should be a good one to watch with all the family.

Airs Christmas Eve, 6pm, Sky 1

Christmas Day

Victoria

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Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes star as Queen Victoria and Albert in a festive version of Daisy Goodwin's hit historical drama. A pregnant Victoria is in a low mood as she faces her first Christmas without Baroness Lehzen, however her husband is hell bent on having the best Christmas ever.

Meanwhile there's love in the air below stairs as Skerrett and Francatelli try to hide their romance. Expect to get the warm and fuzzies as the palace is transformed into a festive wonderland.

Airs Christmas Day, 9pm, ITV

Doctor Who

(Picture: BBC)

In Twice Upon A Time, the Doctor teams up with Bill Potts and the first Doctor as they try to survive in an Arctic snowscape. They encounter enchanted glass people, who steal their victims from frozen time, and a World War One Captain taken from the trenches to play his part in the story.

It will also see Jodie Whittaker's first appearance as The Doctor in what promises to be a hugely emotional swansong for star Peter Capaldi.

Airs Christmas Day, 5.30pm, BBC One

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

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Former Strictly stars Kimberley Walsh, Jeremy Vine, Judy Murray, Katie Derham, Colin Jackson and Robbie Savage take to the floor once more to win the glitterball trophy for Christmas.

Airs Christmas Day, 6.30pm, BBC One

Call The Midwife

(Picture: Nicky Johnston/BBC)

Set in the bleak midwinter of 1963, Call The Midwife Christmas episode will definitely look festive. How will the nuns, midwives and families deal with the adverse weather?

Elsewhere, Valerie Dyer will help an unmarried couple prepare for the arrival of their baby, and Trixie's holiday with Christopher gets cancelled.

Airs Christmas Day, 7.40pm, BBC One

Mrs Brown's Boys

(Picture: Alan Peebles/BBC)

This comedy starring Brendan O'Caroll as a foul-mouthed Irish matriarch always cleans up in the ratings at this time of year, and 2017 should be no different.

It'll be far from a silent night for Agnes as Cathy's got a new internet date, Rory is undergoing plastic surgery and Grandad is convinced the house is haunted.

Kicking off on Christmas Day, it will be followed by the second half on 1 January, 2018.

Airs Christmas Day, 10pm, BBC One and New Year's Day, 10pm, BBC One

The Great British Bake Off

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Channel 4 are being lovely and giving us two servings of The Great British Bake Off this month, with The Great Christmas Bake Off and The Great Festive Bake Off.

Val Stones, Paul Jagger, Beca Lyne-Perkis and Selasi Gbormittah are among the contestants back in the Bake Off tent for one more shot at the GBBO trophy for Christmas. Who will rise to the challenge?

A rat who steals food could be headed for trouble in this lovely animation, guaranteed to be a treat for kids big and small.

Based on the picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, David Tennant and Rob Brydon are among the star-studded cast.

Airs Christmas Day, 4.45pm, BBC One

300 Years Of French And Saunders

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We're expecting plenty of belly laughs as legendary comediennes Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders look back at 30 years in the business. The ladies are set to spoof popular TV shows for the special, including The Handmaid's Tale and reality TV shows that document drunken antics in holiday resorts. We can't wait!

Airs Christmas Day, 10.35pm, BBC One

Boxing Day

Little Women

(Picture: Patrick Redmond/BBC)

The creator of Call The Midwife, Heidi Thomas, is bringing Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel to the small screen.

Alcott’s story, published in 1868, follows four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy - and their journey from childhood to adulthood. It was loosely based on the author and her own three sisters.

The BBC have teased that Thomas' adaptation will bring in a whole new generation of viewers - and recapture the hearts of the old one we reckon.

Airs Boxing Day, 8pm, BBC One

Sandringham: The Queen At Christmas

Royal family fans can find out what goes down round the Queen's place at Christmas, from when the royals open their presents to whether they actually watch the Queen's speech.

Airs Boxing Day, 4.10pm, Channel 5

The Miniaturist

(Picture: Laurence Cendrowicz/BBC

Jessie Burton's hit novel comes to life on the small screen. Set in Amsterdam in 1686 it tells the story of Nella, who comes upon a doll's house after she marries a wealthy merchant.

Airs Boxing Day, 9pm, BBC One

That Weird Bit Between Christmas And New Year

Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How and Whom?

(Picture: Martin Thompson/BBC)

To mark Alan Partridge's return to the BBC in 2018, Steve Coogan and the team who created Partridge 25 years ago appear in this retrospective documentary which fans of the comedy broadcaster will love.

Airs 27 December, 9pm, BBC 2

Miranda Does Christmas

This festive one-off programme sees comedian Miranda Hart host a Christmas bash with some special guests. Give it a watch, chums!

Airs 27 December, 9pm, Channel 4

Alan Carr: The Price Is Right

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Alan Carr presents a revamped version of the classic game show.

Airs 30 December, 8pm, Channel 4

A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Following on from last year's Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the Mischief Theatre Company return with A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, led by Sir Derek Jacobi and Dame Diana Rigg. Surely nothing could go pear-shaped with such legendary actors on board...

Airs 30 December, 7.10pm BBC One

New Year's Eve

Top Of The Pops

Clara Amfo to host Top Of The Pops (Picture: Rex - Top of the Pops)

Clare Amfo steps into Reggie Yates' shoes for the first time as she joins Fearne Cotton to introduce the likes of Ed Sheeran, Rita Ora, Paloma Faith and Dua Lipa to the stage.

Airs 31 December, 4.05pm BBC One

Alan Carr's New Year Spectacular

Watch Channel 4's alternative new year show, as host Alan Carr is joined by Alex Brooker, Jonnie Peacock, Caroline Flack, Kim Woodburn and more for a New Year's Eve special.

Airs 31 December, 9pm Channel 4

The Graham Norton Show

Graham Norton will be entertaining the TV-viewing nation on New Year's Eve (Picture: BBC)

Graham Norton is joined by Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Gary Goldman, Zendaya and Suranne Jones as he warms up viewers at home ahead of the midnight fireworks display.

Airs 31 December 10.20pm BBC One

Jools' Annual Hootenanny

Jools Holland's annual Hootenanny show sees him joined by Ed Sheeran, Rita Ora, Beth Ditto and more as the traditional way to see in the New Year takes place on BBC Two.

Airs 31 December 11.20pm BBC Two

Nile Rodgers & CHIC

Nile Rodgers and Chic will bring in the new year (Picture: Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)

Prepare to see out 2017 with two of the best music acts in the world as Nile Rodgers & CHIC play their biggest hits before the grand fireworks display.

Airs 31 December 11.20pm BBC One

New Year's Eve Fireworks

Fireworks light up the sky over the London Eye in central London during the New Year celebrations as 2017 arrived (Picture: Rick Findler/PA Wire)

The London New Year's Eve Fireworks kick off at midnight - but make sure you tune in from 11.55pm to get the countdown. Nile Rodgers & CHIC will then return to the stage after the spectacular show.

Airs 31 December 11.55pm BBC One

New Year's Day

McMafia

(Picture: Nick Wall/BBC)

James Norton plays Alex Godman, the English-raised son of Russian exiles with a mafia history that threatens to rear its ugly head.

We've seen the first episode and we cannot praise it highly enough. If you liked The Night Manager, you'll love this.

Airs New Year's Day, 9pm, BBC One

Grandpa's Great Escape

(Picture: Graeme Hunter/BBC)

David Walliams' heart-warming, best-selling book comes to the small screen. It tells the story of Grandpa, a World War II flying ace, who is suffering from Alzheimer's and is moved to Twilight Towers, an old people's home run by the crafty Miss Dandy, who is using Twilight Towers for her own dastardly ends.

Airs New Year's Day, 6.55pm, BBC One

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